- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, TN
New Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470078000291
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Union Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 297
- students enrolled
New Union Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Union Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Coffee County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470078000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
New Union Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470078000291 · Manchester, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students)
New Union Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
New Union Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee County
Coffee County Central High School
1,262 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County Middle School
783 students
- Hillsboro Elem 424
Hillsboro Elementary
424 students
- Coffee County 409
Coffee County Raider Academy
409 students
- North Coffee E 354
North Coffee Elementary
354 students
- This school 297
New Union Elementary
297 students
What this shows New Union Elementary reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Union Elementary compares
New Union Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, New Union Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Coffee Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
College Street Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
North Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14:1 students per teacher
Coffee County Virtual Academy
Standard public school
51 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Union Elementary
How many students attend New Union Elementary?
New Union Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, TN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Union Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Union Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Union Elementary?
New Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Union Elementary rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, New Union Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides New Union Elementary, Coffee County also operates Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students), Coffee County Middle School (783 students), and Hillsboro Elementary (424 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.